7th-Circle Pyrite

A literary journal celebrating worlds beyond

Issue 6:

Sep. 21st
2024

"We have to do something with all this sulfur."

7th-Circle Pyrite is a celebration of all that transcends the physical or mundane. Spirituality and religion, paranormality, magic, horror, occultism, and the macabre all have a home here.

The 7th Circle of Hell as represented in Dante's Inferno is reserved for those who have committed acts of violence. In the world we live in—where violence runs rampant—sometimes we may feel Hell is already here. And if that's the case, let's take the dregs of life—sulfuric as they may be—and turn them into something more beautiful.

We are an inclusive publication. Diverse viewpoints are always welcome, and we do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, spiritual ideology, health, physical appearance, or any other aspect of a person's identity.

We publish original poetry, short fiction, essays, and artwork. You are invited to submit your work! Click here to view our submission guidelines.

News & Updates

Issue 1 of 7th-Circle Pyrite has arrived!

November 18, 2023

We are excited to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of 7th-Circle Pyrite! Due to the overwhelmingly positive support of a wide range of talented contributors, we have been able to achieve this milestone for those who have been following our developments.

To view the content in Issue 1, click on the cover art in this announcement.

We are continuing to accept submissions of poetry, short fiction, essays, and visual art for upcoming issues slated for March 2024 and May 2024. Please see our submission guidelines for more details.

Issue 2 of 7th-Circle Pyrite is now live!

January 20, 2024

The second issue of 7th-Circle Pyrite has arrived! We are excited to begin 2024 by sharing an eclectic assortment of works created by our skilled and dedicated contributors.

To view the content in Issue 2, click on the cover art in this announcement.

We are continuing to accept submissions of poetry, essays, and visual art for upcoming issues slated for March 2024 and May 2024. Please see our submission guidelines for more details.

Additionally, be sure to check out 7th-Circle Pyrite's appearance in a recent installment of the New Lit on the Block series hosted by NewPages! Click here to view.

Issue 3 of 7th-Circle Pyrite and new Gorgon card added

March 16, 2024

The third issue of 7th-Circle Pyrite is now available! We want to extend our warm and sincere thanks to all of the contributors who have helped build this wonderful issue.

To view the content in Issue 3, click on the cover art in this announcement.

Also, take a moment to check out our new Gorgon card, which represents a category of submissions that supports fantasy and adventure. A big thanks to Nyx for her artistry!

We are continuing to accept submissions of poetry, essays, and visual art for upcoming issues slated for May 2024 and July 2024. Short fiction submissions will reopen on April 1, 2024. Please see our submission guidelines for more details.

Issue 4 of 7th-Circle Pyrite is now live!

May 18, 2024

The fourth issue of 7th-Circle Pyrite is now live! April 1st marked the date our short fiction submissions reopened and also the start of National Poetry Month in the US, so the submissions we received for this issue showcased a tremendous amount of talent from writers all over the world. We thank all of those whose work appears in this issue, as well as those who have continued to support our journal with their wonderfully creative submissions.

To view the content in Issue 4, click on the cover art in this announcement.

If you feel inclined, we also encourage you to read an editor interview with Keiraj M. Gillis, featured here on Duotrope.

We are continuing to accept submissions in all categories for upcoming issues slated for July 2024 and September 2024. Please see our submission guidelines for more details.

Issue 5 of 7th-Circle Pyrite is available now!

July 20, 2024

The fifth issue of 7th-Circle Pyrite is now available! We continue to assert that our contributors are the most important element of our operation, as without them, we would be unable to provide our readership with our favorite works from around the globe. We also are honored to be one of the first publication credits in many of our contributors' portfolio! It is a privilege to give a platform to the spirited works of writers at all stages of their respective careers.

To view the content in Issue 5, click on the cover art in this announcement.

We are continuing to accept submissions in all categories for upcoming issues slated for September 2024 and November 2024. Please see our submission guidelines for more details.